Caliper seizure

[Goobysoobs]

So the title says it my driver side caliper seized and was not able to be rebuilt so I need a new one on my EA82 wagon. It'll need a new caliper and a new rotor as it is too thin to be machined anymore and has warped slightly. The replacement of those doesn't seem to be too bad (under $100) but the dilemma I have is I may have the chance (as in have the money and they are for sale) to purchase a Legacy soon so I'm deciding whether to fix up the EA82 I have.... any insight on that? oh the EA82 has cancer throughout the rear and front fenders but is mechanically sound with only 168k on the engine/body. Plus I did the clutch and one CV joint and new tires within the last 3k and replaced all pads shoes and machined all the rotors/drums (except the front one didn't help). such a hard decision I know I will keep only one car.

Edited August 28, 2010 by Goobysoobs

[idosubaru]

subaru calipers rarely fail, just replace with a used one for cheap and be done with it. someone probably has a good used rotor that can be turned too. or just leave the one that's on there.

[ShawnW]

Id help you get one at the junkyard if you want. Call me 303-641-7947

[Goobysoobs]

Yeah I'm thinking I'll just fix it up and the rotor new is only $26 so I'll just play it safe on that. Just head to the u pull to get the caliper and thanks for the offer to help ShawnW

[jboymechanic]

I'd buy a new one, most junk yards won't sell used brake parts any way. I wouldn't want a junk yard caliper that's be sitting unused and exposed to the weather.

[Goobysoobs]

Well they won't sell a caliper after all but they aren't too expensive. Also the main reason I've been wondering whether are not to fix this one up or get a legacy is the rust damage and also going up a 5% grade or higher I max out at 35 mph in 3rd gear the whole way just wondering if that's the nature of the beast that is EA82 or if I'm losing power somewhere.

Edited August 30, 2010 by Goobysoobs